Sunday, February 1, 2009

Security developments in AfghanistanPAKTIKA, Feb 1 (Reuters) - A convoy of NATO-led troops killed a tribal elder and wounded one more when their vehicle ignored warnings in the Urgun district [Paktika], some 180 km south of Kabul on Saturday [Jan 31], a statement from NATO forces said.

HELMAND, Feb 1 (Reuters) - Two children were killed and three adult civilians were wounded when NATO-led troops returned fire from insurgents in a compound in Nad Ali district [Helmand province], some 570 km southwest Kabul on Saturday [Jan 31], NATO troops said... (link)